Victor Leonardo

Automotive Systems & Process Lead with 8+ years of experience driving ASPICE-based system development in the automotive industry. Experienced across the full product lifecycle, combining system engineering (requirements, architecture, safety) with process definition and continuous improvement aligned with ASPICE best practices. Proven ability to lead end-to-end system activities, coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and support process and toolchain implementation, including UN R155 and R156 (CSMS/SUMS).

Freelance Senior Systems Engineer (Automotive) at Kentia Business Partner (2025-02 – Present)

• Leading system engineering activities for automotive ECUs, including requirements definition, architecture, and validation strategy.
• Driving ASPICE-compliant processes, ensuring alignment with ISO 26262 and automotive regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams (software, hardware, testing) and acting as interface between engineering and stakeholders.
• Supporting process definition and improvement, including requirements management, traceability, and toolchain alignment.
• Contributing to software lifecycle activities and compliance with UN R155/R156 (CSMS/SUMS).
• Contributing to process definition and continuous improvement, supporting structured development aligned with ASPICE best practices.

System Team Lead at EVO Synergetique (2025-02 – 2026-04)

• Led a system engineering team across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, scope, and delivery objectives.
• Defined and deployed ASPICE system processes (SYS.1–SYS.5), improving consistency and compliance across development activities.
• Managed system development for an innovative hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Acted as technical and organizational reference for system activities, including planning, risk identification, and stakeholder alignment.

System Lead at FICOSA (2018-07 – 2025-01)

• Led system engineering activities, translating customer requirements and standards into structured system specifications.
• Defined and implemented functional safety concepts and safety mechanisms in compliance with ISO 26262 for ASIL products.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams (hardware, software, mechanical) ensuring alignment across development phases.
• Drove system architecture, interfaces, and integration activities following the V-model.
• Supported project planning, risk assessment, and technical decision-making in collaboration with project leadership.
• Ensured compliance with automotive standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and IATF 16949.

Associate Professor at Universidad Pontificia Comillas (2019-09 – 2020-02)

Subject: Assistance System & Sensor Technology.

System Requirements Lead at Exceltic (2017-10 – 2018-07)

• Write System requirements & develop Architectural design
• Tailoring an ASPICE process for SYS.1, SYS.2 and SYS.3 activities

Intern innovation team at SRG GLOBAL (2016-07 – 2017-08)

• Support tasks and acquiring practical training in all areas of the department.
• Development and commercialization of new or improved products that solve customer problems, using a scientific perspective for the design.

Electrical Engineering in Electronic specialty – Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV) (2010 – 2017)